10
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Before
using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts.
Front view
a
Thread guide plate
Pass the thread under the thread guide plate.
b
Thread guide cover
Pass the thread behind the thread guide cover when
threading the upper thread.
c
Spool pin
Place a spool of thread on the spool pin.
d
Bobbin winding thread guide and pretension disk
Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the
pretension disk when winding the bobbin thread.
e
Top cover
Open the top cover to place the spool of thread on the
spool pin.
f
Bobbin winder
Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin.
g
Operation panel
From the operation panel, stitch settings can be viewed
and edited, and operations for using the machine can be
displayed (page 13).
h
Knee lifter mounting slot
Insert the knee lifter into the knee lifter mounting slot.
i
Embroidery unit connector slot
Plug in the connector for the embroidery unit.
j
Presser foot lever
Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower
the presser foot.
k
Operation buttons and sewing speed controller
Use these buttons and the slide to operate the sewing
machine (page 12).
l
Flat bed attachment
Insert the accessory tray into the accessory
compartment of the flat bed attachment. Remove the
flat bed attachment when sewing cylindrical pieces
such as sleeve cuffs.
m
Thread cutter
Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.
n
Needle threader lever
Use the needle threader lever to thread the needle.
o
Thread take-up lever check window
Look through the window to check the position of the
take-up lever.
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